infrastructure
Azerbaijan: Zangezur Corridor 95% Complete by Road, 75% by Rail
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided an update on the Zangezur Corridor. Completion of the projects is planned for the first half of 2027.
Georgia to Invest $7 Billion in Port Infrastructure
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to allocate $7 billion for the development of ports and infrastructure to enhance the country's transit potential.
Kazakhstan to Increase Seaport Capacity to 30 Million Tons by 2030
Kazakhstan plans to increase the total cargo handling capacity of its seaports from 21.8 million to 30 million tons by 2030, and expand the capacity of the Trans-Caspian route.
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong Discuss Financing for Tashkent–Samarkand Highway
Uzbekistan's Transport Minister held talks with a Hong Kong official on attracting investment for the construction of a toll road and developing air connectivity.
ADB Launches AI Project for Infrastructure Resilience with Azerbaijan's Participation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a project to use artificial intelligence to enhance infrastructure resilience and risk adaptation, with Azerbaijan among the participating countries.
Iraq's Oil Pipeline Through Syria: $15 Billion and Four Years to Build
Iraq plans to build a new oil pipeline through Syria to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The project is estimated at $15 billion and will take about four years.
TRIPP Project Does Not Envision Foreign Security Forces
Armenian MP Sarkis Khhandanyan stated that the TRIPP project is purely infrastructural and does not involve the presence of foreign military forces.
Kazakhstan Expands Transport Corridors: New Opportunities for Pakistan
Kazakhstan has invested $35 billion in transport infrastructure, creating new logistics opportunities for Pakistan via the Middle Corridor.
ADB Seeks Consultants for Electrification of Baladjary–Yalama Railway
The Asian Development Bank has launched a tender for consultants to manage the electrification and modernization of signaling and telecommunications systems on the Baladjary–Yalama railway line in Azerbaijan. The contract is valued at $2.088 million and spans 54 months.
Georgia Extends Tender for Highways to Azerbaijan and Armenia
The deadline for bids on the tender to build four-lane highways linking Georgia with Azerbaijan and Armenia has been extended to August 24.
71 of 124 Modernized Railway Stations Put into Operation in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has commissioned 70 railway stations under a national modernization program, with 54 more under reconstruction.
Baku Metro to Purchase About 300 Carriages by 2030
Baku Metro plans to acquire about 300 new carriages for the Purple Line by 2030, with additional trains for other lines after infrastructure projects are completed.
Aliyev allocates 258 million manats for Nakhchivan development
President of Azerbaijan signed a decree allocating 258 million manats for the socio-economic development of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, including energy, roads, education, and housing.
Ilham Aliyev Reviews Nakhchivan Development Master Plan until 2044
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva reviewed the Nakhchivan city development master plan until 2044, which envisions increasing the population to 130,000 and expanding green zones.
Azerbaijani President Reviews New Electric Buses and Railway Reconstruction in Nakhchivan
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva inspected new electric buses for Nakhchivan and reviewed railway infrastructure projects, including the Zangezur corridor.
US, Armenia and Azerbaijan Report Progress on TRIPP Route
The multimodal transit route TRIPP is moving from concept to practical implementation, according to a joint statement by the US, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Iran Strengthens Transit Network in Sistan and Baluchestan Province
Work is underway to strengthen the transit network in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, which will turn the region into one of the country's main cargo and transit hubs.
Massive Power Grid Failure in Georgia: Country Left Without Electricity
A complete blackout hit all cities in Georgia, halting the metro and railway. This is the third major outage in two weeks, caused by grid tests.
Azerbaijan Advised to Establish Baku International Financial Centre
Oliver Wyman analysts recommend Azerbaijan to undertake institutional reforms in the financial sector, including the creation of Baku IFC, to attract investment in infrastructure projects.
Georgia and ADB Sign $250 Million Loan Agreement for Tbilisi Bypass Road
Georgia and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $250 million loan agreement to build a bypass road around Tbilisi, aiming to ease traffic congestion in the capital.
Baku Repairs Roads on 110 Streets
Azerbaijan's capital has launched large-scale roadworks, renewing over 800,000 square meters of pavement.
Azerbaijani Railways: Aghdam–Khankendi Line 44% Complete
Design work on the Aghdam–Khankendi railway line is 90% complete, with construction and installation at 44%. The 30.8 km line will include 130 engineering structures.
ADB Allocates $250 Million for Construction of Tbilisi Bypass Road
The Asian Development Bank approved a $250 million loan for the construction of an 18.9 km section of the Tbilisi bypass road, improving transport connectivity and reducing congestion in the capital.